Escambia Man Sentenced On Federal Firearm ChargeAn Escambia County man has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearm offense. Earl Vincent Hudgins III, 32, as sentenced to three years in federal prison followed by a three-year term of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Court documents reflect that on February 16, 2025, the Hudgins’ vehicle was stopped for a traffic infraction. Later, law enforcement identified multiple posts on the Hudgins’ social media showing him in possession of the same firearm located during the traffic stop. Hudgins also posted a video during the traffic stop captioned, “Bout to go to jail.”This case was a joint investigation by Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.